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Taos, NM vs Manhattan, KS

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- Manhattan has 164.9% more rainy days than Taos.
- Manhattan has 23.0% less Sunny Days than Taos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Manhattan scores 1.4% worse than Taos
 Taos, NMManhattan, KSUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3538
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock91106
 Sunny283  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock10242443
Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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Reviews for Manhattan    33 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I lived in your city briefly this past year of 2015. Liked it. The cost was a bit too high, but generally you have a decent town compared to some places I've visited. I  More

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Over 11 years ago

Manhattan is one of the best educational environments I have ever seen. The local school district is filled with passionate employees and the facilities are modern and  More

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Manhattan is a wonderful place to live if you are thinking about retiring here, want a family away from the big city, or if you are a college student. Because it is a  More

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